Trail Running Races in Val d’Aran, the best running and trail competitions in the Pyrenees

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® has established itself as one of the most important trail running events in Europe. For several days, Val d’Aran transforms into an authentic international meeting point for mountain runners from all corners of the world.

It is part of the prestigious UTMB® World Series circuit and serves as the European final of the championship, making the valley one of the world’s great epicenters of trail running. Each edition brings together thousands of participants and offers spectacular courses that traverse some of the most impressive landscapes in the Pyrenees.

The event offers different distances for all levels: from accessible races like the Vielha 10K or SKY Baqueira Beret, to authentic ultra-distance challenges like the legendary Torn dera Val d’Aran with 163 kilometers and over 10,000 meters of elevation gain.

Corsa e Caminada des 15 Pòbles is one of the most popular and traditional races in Val d’Aran. It was born with the goal of recovering ancient historic trails that connected the Pyrenean villages of the valley.

The course allows you to discover the most beautiful corners of the region, crossing rural trails, forests and small mountain villages full of charm. It combines competition and community spirit, as it also includes walking options for those who prefer to enjoy the surroundings at a more relaxed pace.

It has become one of the most cherished sporting events among regular Pyrenean runners, thanks to its friendly atmosphere and spectacular route.

Infinite Race Val d’Aran has become one of the most original and different proposals in the Pyrenean sports calendar. Held in Salardú, it features a format designed to push runners’ physical and mental endurance to the limit.

The star of the event is the Backyard Ultra format, an increasingly popular discipline worldwide. Participants must complete a 6.7-kilometer circuit every hour, always starting on the hour. The challenge continues until only one runner is able to complete one more lap.

The event also includes a popular 6.7-kilometer race and walk, perfect for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere without facing the extreme challenge of the Backyard Ultra.

Vertical Aran is one of the most intense races in the mountain calendar. A short but demanding challenge: 1,200 meters of elevation gain in just 4 kilometers to reach the summit of Montcorbison.

Starting from the center of Vielha, the course offers no respite from the first meters. Trails, mountain tracks and cross-country sections lead to the 2,170-meter peak of Montcorbison, one of the valley’s most emblematic mountains and a privileged vantage point over much of the Aranese Pyrenees.

It features different categories for all profiles: vertical race for experienced runners, popular walking ascent and family hike from Bassa d’Oles, allowing experienced athletes and families to enjoy the event’s atmosphere.

Not all trail running experiences in Val d’Aran revolve around competition. In recent years, initiatives like Aran Trail Runners have successfully created a true community of runners and mountain enthusiasts who share routes, training sessions and sporting days in some of the valley’s most spectacular landscapes.

Through their Social Run events, they organize open outings for all levels with courses that combine sport, nature and good atmosphere. Routes depart from Vielha and traverse trails adapted for both regular runners and those who simply want to enjoy trail running in a more relaxed way.

These gatherings perfectly reflect the outdoor spirit of Val d’Aran. Beyond race bibs and competition, the valley has become an ideal place to train, discover new trails and share kilometers surrounded by mountains.